Police and Scottish Government chiefs have urged employers across Glasgow to take a “flexible approach” to working hours over the next 24 hours as adverse weather continues to cause chaos in the city.

Hundreds of Glaswegians have been forced to stay at home today as the Beast from the East wreaks havoc across the UK.

With snow showers expected to continue until at least midnight tomorrow, the Met Office has just announced the extension of an amber weather warning until at least 10am (Friday) meaning more potential delays and disruption on the roads and public transport networks.

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The severest alert – a red warning – which was issued in Scotland for the first time every yesterday may have been lifted, but police and government chiefs are warning people not to take any chances and to remain indoors where possible on Friday.

Scottish Government Transport Minister Humza Yousaf issued a fresh warning for Scots in the past half hour, urging them to avoid any unnecessary travel over the course of the next day.

He said: “Please do not ignore travel advice. This is a severe amber warning which means you could be putting yourself and others in danger if you travel.

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The official Met Office yellow warning states that heavy snow will fall overnight into Friday, with the potential for roads to be blocked and more vehicles to be stranded.

Power supplies and other services such as mobile phone networks could also be affected.

And even if you do manage to make it to work tomorrow, take note that a yellow alert is set to replace the amber warning, meaning further risks for travel and for those attempting to use public transport.

Bu and train services in, out and around the city remain cancelled while Glasgow Airport will be closed until at least 3pm today.

Schools, nurseries and council facilities are also affected in Glasgow and surrounding areas.